Today, the faves were a real mixed bag!
Topics included:
– our new program packet
– Baltimore Raven sightings
– photo restoration projects
– ducks and other birds with teeth
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Process, artwork, and current inspirations from the artists of MAKE STUDIO. We save our faves.
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Gary shared a fave today that we all (Danna, Chris, Louis and Jill) enjoyed. It was a Three Stooges episode called “An Ache in Every Stake” and our *explosive* laughter was a nice end to the work day for the Wednesday crew.
Louis also played some of his musical favorites! Selections were from his extensive knowledge of country classics: Patsy Cline’s Crazy, Tammy Wynette’s Stand by your Man, and Dolly Parton’s Jolene.
…and meanwhile, true to her usual form, Christina chilled out to a nice word search:
What’s YOUR fave this Wednesday? Stay cool, Baltimore!
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AUTISM Acceptance / Awareness MONTH
Some of Make Studio’s artists, whether they identify as “autistic” or as “a person with autism”, would like to share their thoughts about disability, creativity, and…
FAVES, of course !
“Autism awareness. It is about behavior. Something you feel like. I draw pictures. That’s it.”
“Everybody has differences of opinion, but you should respect other people’s differences. This is sometimes hard for me to do. I kind of don’t like hate. Acceptance is okay. I always ask people, “What do you like better: Cats or Dogs?” because I’m worried that cats get too much hate. Sometimes my art might have to do differences or opinions. But it’s funny! Because I’d like to make a drawing of movie critics that happen to be animals- like a tiger and a bear as a pun on Siskel and Ebert!”
Autistic people are rejected from jury duty. I’m glad that people with autism are rejected from jury duty because it’s kind of like being rejected from the army. You can’t have a disability. Positive qualities would be that I’m creative and funny with a great sense of humor! Yes, I draw. I compare my family and friends to characters from the Wizard of Oz and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
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G E T A P I E C E
…or two. Or ten !
from MAKE STUDIO and JOE SQUARED
at the INNER HARBOR during the month of APRIL
Offering award-winning coal-fired pizza that has been named “one of the nation’s top pizzas” by both Food Nation and Food Network Magazine, family-owned Joe Squared is known for creating an eclectic atmosphere that appeals to all ages by offering free music, great art, and deliciously unusual food and drink.Throughout April, a selection of recent pieces by Make Studio artists will be displayed at Joe Squared’s Inner Harbor location. Chef Joe is excited to show the work of these artists because, “We consider the arts in Baltimore to be vital to the strength of our community. And what a perfect way to support emerging, local artists– to pair their work with enjoying time with good food, drink and friends!”
Joe Squared will be offering the MAKE ART PIZZA on their menu all month long, with a portion of the proceeds going to support Make Studio.
Friday, April 26, 2013, 5-7PM we’ll have a closing reception to celebrate the show (RSVP appreciated). Our work is on view until April 29. For more, please contact us at 443-627-3502 or info@make-studio.org.
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BESS ( aka CIEL Phantonhive ) writes:
How about just some thoughts about my work at first? Yeah. OKay. My work is very dark and creepy. It’s not pink and cute and sweet-sy and bubbly. I know what you’re going to say! But, you’re a girl and you’re happy!? Just because somebody is happy doesn’t mean you can have a dark personality and also I’m not going to limit my work just because it’s not all cute and someone might say: “Hey! I don’t like how you pulled the head off that my little pony toy!”
AND. Oh, also that just because that- because a kid might be looking at it I’m not going to put black bars over the creepy parts. Yeah, I won’t censor it. I might risk ruining the theme of the picture. Because my policy is: I’m here to expose my thoughts, not ruin them! Just because one or two people might say: “I don’t like that bear, because there’s a bullet hole in it.”
I would really like to talk more about this stuff, but I have a really creepy haunted dollhouse painting to work on… before it attacks me! Just kidding. It’s not gonna attack me or you. Gotcha!
“My Lord, there’s a letter here for you.”
Oh, that would be my butler, Sebastian. Got to go.
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a SALUTE to you, MAKE STUDIO.
We hosted back-to-back events in honor of Make Studio’s 3rd incredible year of programming during the first weekend of March ! Check out more photos at this link to our flickr photostream
Our participating artists were in the mix at a very popular, busy opening on Friday 3/1 AND got to share their work amongst themselves at our studio community lunch on Saturday 3/2. Highlights were: big sales, new friends, snacks, costumes, great tunes, and a huge turn out. Thanks to everyone and more pictures and video coming soon.
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SAVE your FAVES is a blog for the artists of Make Studio to document and share their creative process. The concept for this platform comes from our community’s practice of sharing special interests, sources of inspiration, and personal preferences for discussion at the end of our work day. Faves Saved will enliven our exchange in digital form and extend participation beyond the realm of the studio.
for more visit http://www.make-studio.org/
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Hello from Make Studio in Baltimore, MD !
Our mission is to provide multimodal visual arts programming, including sales & exhibition opportunities, to adults with disabilities in a supportive and inclusive environment. We believe that providing avenues for communication, connection, & empowerment to artists with disabilities equally benefits the individual and the community.
Participating artists can explore new techniques & media with experienced staff, earn income & recognition of their creative talents, and increase job & life skills.
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